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Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

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Video: Updated Genesis GV60: First drive in Australia
We get behind the wheel of the updated Genesis GV60 for the first time.
Sam Parkinson

Jul 29, 2026

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Electric Cars

Global EV leaders, domestic laggards: What Asia giants tell Australia about its future car market
Australia isn’t in the world’s club of car makers anymore, but it can decide which future it chooses and imports.
Ray Wills, Peter Newman, and Raphael Wellmann

Jul 29, 2026

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EV News

VW ID. Polo launches in the UK … but will we see this electric small passenger car in Australia?
Australia needs some more small electric passenger cars. But of many those on offer overseas, only the VW ID.4 seems likely for Australia, and that is far from certain.
Bryce Gaton

Jul 29, 2026

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Electric Boats

Massive heavy lift vessel arrives to transport world’s largest battery-electric ship from Hobart to South America
A huge heavy lift vessels has arrived in Hobart to transport the Tasmania-made Hull 096, the world’s largest battery-electric ship, to its new home in South America.
Joshua S. Hill

Jul 29, 2026

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EV News

Tesla Model Y six seater now available for immediate delivery in Australia
Longest range and six-seater version of best-selling Model Y now available for immediate delivery in many states in Australia.
Riz Akhtar

Jul 28, 2026

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EV News

Volvo EX60 electric SUV gets sales approval with 2,400 kg towing ahead of imminent launch
Volvo gets approval for its EX60 electric SUV in Australia, with long range offerings and 2.4 tonne tow capacity.
Riz Akhtar

Jul 28, 2026

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Policy

Can Australia’s “little Norway” reach net zero by 2045? It will need very strong EV targets to get there
ACT’s climate strategy underestimates the scale of change needed in its plan to reach net zero by 2045. Serious EV targets might be necessary.
Ben Elliston

Jul 28, 2026

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Videos

Video: Should Australia set an end date for selling ICE Cars?
With the increase in EV uptake, what happens when everyone hits the road at once during school holidays? And should Australia set a date to ban ICE sales?
Electrifying Everything

Jul 27, 2026

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Charging & V2G

Retail giant begins EV charger rollout at up to 30 store locations across Australia
Supermarket giant roll out EV charging stations at up to 30 locations across Australia as part of a two-year initiative with Australia’s largest fast-charging network.
Joshua S. Hill

Jul 27, 2026

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“Not in our planning:” Petrol and diesel motorists warned that fuel excise relief will not be extended
Fuel excise relief for motorists is unlikely to be extended despite the war in the Middle East flaring up.
Andrew Brown

Jul 26, 2026

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BYD provides sneak peek of new flagship sedan with over 1,000 km of EV range and flash charging
BYD teases new flagship sedan, which it calls the Da Han, and will feature its latest Flash Charging tech.
Riz Akhtar

Jul 25, 2026

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Charging & V2G

Tesla boosts capacity of one of its first Supercharger sites in Australia as EV sales soar
Tesla is increasing the size of one of its first supercharger sites in the country, as EV sales surge in 2026 and the company continues to roll out new EV charging sites.
Riz Akhtar

Jul 25, 2026

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